P. O. Box 407, Bonaire, Dutch Caribbean, Phone 786-6518, 786-6125, www.bonairereporter.com email: [email protected] Since 1994 veryone Elected officials, at both the is- TableThis Week’s of Contents Stories E who is a land and national level, under pressure legal resident of from disgruntled citizens influenced Tax Cuts 2 Bonaire became government officials to lower taxes in Excitement on Bonaire Day 3 Coalition Government Collapses 3 entitled to gov- the BES Islands and improve public Concerns about Bonaire Local ernment sup- relations.. ported medical Governance 3 care when Holland integrated the BES is- The general sales tax (ABB) on all ser- Dengue Fever Spreading 6 lands into its political structure last year. vices in Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba MCB Hosts Another Press Appre- For the most part the transition from SVB will be reduced by 2% on January 1, ciation Day 7 Foundation Bon Kosa 7 management went smoothly but there were 2012. The import tax on cars in St. Bonaire Runner In China 7 some significant problems, especially when Eustatius and Saba will be reduced. In- U.S. Consulate General off-island treatment and specialists were re- stead of having to pay 25% import duty, Announces New Appointment quired… even if it was just to Curaçao. Now people buying cars on these islands now System 7 the Dutch Government says it has managed will have to pay 18% on the first $20,000 Tough Times In Lora Land 8 to remove the major bottlenecks. of value increasing to 30% for vehicles worth more than $30,000. Several other tax re- Shining Slave Huts 8 In his letter to the Second Chamber two lief measures for the islands will go into effect on October 1 this year. Overall taxes Painting For Sale 8 weeks ago, Dutch Minister of Home Affairs will be reduced by $6 million. Other cuts are being discussed. Classical Music Board Marks Two Years of Musical Presentations on and Kingdom Relations Piet Hein Donner On October 1, the tax-free sum and the allowance for children and the elderly all will tried to assure Parliament that all was well Bonaire 9 be increased by five per cent. The 5% increase for children and the elderly will be Warehouse Bonaire Success 16 when it came to BES Island residents’ medi- added to the 5.9% inflation indexing. cal and health. Patients interviewed by The Reporter are taking a wait and see attitude. Furthermore, the elderly deduction in income and wage tax assessment will be in- Departments creased from $200 to $1,200. Pension premiums paid by the elderly will be marked as Flotsam & Jetsam 2 Donner: “The helicopter for Saba is now negative income in their tax assessment. Born On Bonaire (Delno Tromp) 4 operational for night flights, agreements were Body Talk-When Breathing Is Impossible6 made on the payment for medical referrals According to preliminary indications, the ABB tax and excises on the three islands for Bon Quiz #60 (Town Pier) 6 abroad, contracts were sealed with large this year have yielded an additional $10 million. The new fiscal regime that went into Classifieds 10 health care institutions in the region and the effect on January 1 this year should yield a total tax revenue of $52 million for the three Tide Table, Sunrise & Sunset Times, privatization of local health care institutions islands per year, but it turned out to be more. Moon Phase 10 was completed. Bonaire Real Estate Reflections– Can I Get a Mortgage on Bonaire? 11 Residents of Bonaire are being referred to One year ago the Judicial Institution opportunity to study and to prepare them- Picture Yourself (Old Faithful, USA) 11 hospitals in Aruba and Curaçao. More serious Dutch Caribbean (Justitiële Inrichting selves to get a diploma in collaboration be- Latin Music Classics –Cumbia 11 medical specialist care already has been ar- Caribisch Nederland - JICN) began setting tween JICN and the OCW, SGB and Bubbles From The Biologist- ranged in Colombia. The start-up problems up a department especially for imprisoned FORMA. DYK -Chemoreception 12 should gradually become a thing of the past,” Shopping & Dining Guides 12 youngsters and he added. In Colombia, patients are seen by young adults up to Sudoku Puzzle & solution 12 The Bonaire Masthead 13 Spanish and English-speaking specialists and the age of 24. The Government What’s Happening? 13 personnel where possible. first step was to recently signed Bon Quiz Answer 14 accommodate the an agreement Pet of the Week –Oriana 14 youngsters in a The 22 convicts from Bonaire who are with developer Bonaire On Wheels -1954 Packard 14 small separate part Sky Park (Call AAA for Star Service 15 locked-up at Curaçao’s Bon Futuro prison Terramar for a of the House of De- The Stars Have It 15 will be transferred either back to their is- commercial tention staffed with land or to the Netherlands. The Hague is complex on the experts from the How to contact us responsible for the detainees from Bonaire location of the former Salsa bar/restaurant. Netherlands and the Letters to the Editor: now that the island is part of the Netherlands. It will consist of a covered gallery with stores existing staff the Wall at the Bonaire [email protected] It had been determined that at the time of their and eateries on the ground floor, while the Story tip or idea: department The Prison. RCN photo sentencing the 22 could not serve their jail first and second floors are reserved for apart- [email protected] facility will offer a time in Bonaire safely. ments catering to tourists. The historic build- The Publisher: stable, safe and balanced environment with a [email protected] Seventeen prisoners will be transferred ing “Kas di van der Dijs” (that housed a music specially created day program focusing on starting immediately to the prison in Bonaire school) will be incorporated into the project Box 407, Bonaire, education and guidance. in phases. The five remaining more dangerous and restored for a public function. It involves Dutch Caribbean Phone 786-6125 criminals will be temporarily transferred to The kick off for involving parents was last the site of the demolished old Hellmund house July 30th. All the parents and guardians were Phone 786-6518. the Netherlands because their safety cannot be on Kralendijk Bay and the plots behind it. guaranteed in Bonaire. They will be trans- invited by the personnel after consultation Available on-line at: ferred back to Bonaire as soon as the new with the youngsters in the department inside WILLEMSTAD--Abby Hogan (50), the www.bonairereporter.com prison on the island is completed. All 22 will the JICN. Parents/guardians or family of wife of the missing US vice consul James Printed Every Fortnight, be transferred before December 22 this year. every youngster were present. The personnel Hogan, has been accused in the US of seven On-line Every day, 24/7 together with the youngsters organized the One of the prisoners who will go to the counts of obstructing the investigation into Next edition printing on day. Education is now available in the young- Netherlands is Ryan P. who was sentenced to her husband’s disappearance while in Cura- September 27, 2011 sters’ department of the JICN. This is a tre- a jail term of 30 years in 2009 for murdering (Continued on page 10) Story and Ad deadline: the Dutch trainee Marlies van der Kouwe. mendous step forward. Youngsters have the Friday, September 23 2011

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onaire Day Marked Island Coalition B by Demonstrations Government Collapses There was more than the usual excite- ment during Bonaire Day, September 6, he present island Red (PDB, White because about 150 Bonaireans staged a T (PJU) and Blue (MBL) coalition “Manifestation” (Demonstration) to commissioners will most likely be re- emphasize their dissatisfaction with the placed on September 12 when the Island course the island has taken since inte- Council meets. The commissioners who gration with The Netherlands last Octo- form the new government will come from ber. The demonstrators were orderly the Green (UPB) and White (PHU) parties. and given time on the platform during The short-lived coalition broke apart the official program to express the is- when the PHU member of the Island sues they had. The signs they held Council, Rafael Santana, broke with his might have been crude by some stan- party, founded last year, by Commissioner dard, but the feelings they expressed Michiel Bijkerk over a payment intended Three were loud and clear. to supplement his councilman salary. He scenes kept his council seat and decided to side from Following the formal program the with the four UPB council members to get the bario of North Salinja came alive with a 5 to 4 majority on the Island Council. Demon- people enjoying the warm sunshine, the At press time the new commissioners stration food, drinks and music which lasted have not been named. G.D. well into the evening. G.D.

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alking about age, religion, government G. DeSalvo photos T or politics are the last things that most of us like to do. But unfortunately we’re talking a lot about politics these days. The elections in Bonaire were a big issue on last March. When you go to several online dictionar- ies you find different definitions for “government” but the one I like the most is “The administration or management of an organization, business or institution.” When you understand the kind of admini- stration our government is delivering now, then you can understand what kind of gov- ernment we have. We don’t have to go far to understand that we, the people, are part of a government. We have the right to learn more about our government and express ourselves. The basic thoughts of the people come forward and then we will learn what our government is doing about it. Most people when you ask about what they think about our government give different an- swers. Some might say that they are doing their job right, others have mixed feelings, Have I A Future? and you find those who are very skeptical. One skeptic said, “What the people in the government do is think about themselves. do it ourselves? They want to have more power and control. Others are concerned with Holland min- They forget about the people who voted for gling with our business and taking away them. They think more about their financial our rights of freedom. Others are causing problems and how they can solve them. In division with negative arguments among my generation I haven’t experienced any our people. Demonstrations show people’s appropriate government that has really sat- anger and anxieties about the develop- isfied my needs. I had to work hard, raise ments. The demonstration on the 6th of my children all by myself and then see the September has really raised some ques- one I voted for take advantage of my tax tions. Can we do it ourselves? Is independ- money. They buy off people with nice ence the right choice? words, but the reality is a fatal fault - a Well, in the past our ancestors knew how to promise what they can’t deliver.” do it. They raised cattle, worked in agricul- We need a government that works for the ture and did a lot more. They worked hard people - all kinds of society, rich, poor, to survive, but what about ourselves in this middle class, upper class, every one. We’ve case? Are we as Bonaireans working hard tried for more than 50 years to follow our for this country? Have we stopped to think constitution, but every time we fail. Now about our children who have to take care of Holland has taken over to bring some Bonaire in the future? We have to set the changes. We are not ready to be on our foundation, and in my opinion we are far own; we are fighting each other too much. from that. It seems we don’t know how to sit at a con- We must ask ourselves what have we ference table or address ourselves to our achieved until now as Bonaireans and are political partners in a decent way. The we prepared to take care of the future? If Dutch government is taking over little by we are, we must just do it and stop talking.” little. We don’t see the changes right away, Siomara E. Albertus but they are coming. Maybe we can learn from them and then… can we be ready to

Bonaire Reporter- September 16-30, 2011 Page 3 was born in Playa Pariba and you really have to have the “I with the help of the late Dr. love and passion for it. But these Welvaart. As we were living close athletes are so grateful and happy to the sea from a very early age I for every little thing you do for could swim in the sea, and that’s them. It gives you so much energy what we did: play, swim, make our that you keep on doing it, no mat- own boats and fish. I went to ter what! Also, the people of Bon- school and became the first ‘guinea aire are always willing to contrib- pig’ of Havo-4. After that I went to ute when we organize something universities in Puerto Rico and the for Special Olympics. US. I did the hotel school- market- Another thing I’ve been involved ing and tourism - and in the US I in for years, together with a group did business administration. Then I of friends, is the yearly dinner we went to Curacao to work at a hotel organize for the senior citizens. as a sales manager. From there I We collect the money and offer worked on Bonaire, Aruba, St. them a very nice dinner in one of Martin, in the US and in Puerto the restaurants. It all started out at Rico. Recently I worked in Kenya, Crocantino and the last years Africa, at the Kenyatta University we’ve been at Kirk Gosden’s Sun- Cristina, Amaya and Michel as a professor. I am a cosmopoli- set Restaurant. Kirk turns it into a tan, but Bonaire is my spot; I will real happening! On that special day always return to my nest. he closes the restaurant to the pub- I am someone who has his feet lic. This year it will take place on firmly on the ground and when I the 14th of December; 130 people, do something I do it with all my groups from all the different Delno in front of one of his favorite paintings, the place where he spent his childhood, heart. For 10 years now I’ve been neighborhoods. It is such fun as we painted by Renate van der Bijl with the Special Olympics. From wait the tables ourselves. Kirk and the very beginning I helped them his team do the kitchen and MCB to the people as a surprise and sou- Since I was a youngster I trav- want to come back to and Egypt out, then I decided to go on the already gave a donation. Now we venir. It’s still early, but I like to eled with the family and I’ve trav- and Venice are two of them. I am a board. It takes up a lot of my time have to find little presents to give have my things neatly organized! eled a lot. I think Ireland is a fabu- Diet Coke addict, but in Venice lous country: great people and they told me, ‘Have a red wine; it’s absolute fun! Another place I’ve cheaper!’ And so I switched to red always loved – a very messy me- wine and you know what? It also “... I feel it’s very important that we keep tropolis, one of the dirtiest places makes you happier! I’ve seen in my life, but also a city I like to experience different our Papiamentu very much alive! It’s one of which I would say ‘I could live cultures. I like to get to know the here’-- is Cairo. Sometimes you go people, their music, and their art, somewhere and after you’ve seen and as you can see I’ve taken of the most beautiful languages I know ” it, you think, ‘Been there, done that’, but there are places I always (Continued on page 5)

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Page 4 Bonaire Reporter- September 16-30, 2011 On the Island Since (continued from Well, I also like to do research You know, when you page 4) on the computer. I learned it when live here you sort of something from everywhere, from I was teaching at the university in become immune to Delft pottery to Egyptian Kenya. In the beginning it was a certain things; you crosses…” bit complicated, but now I find it a don’t see them any- Delno is a lovely man, a person wonderful thing to do and I can more: your freedom, with a real good heart, very also use it in my present job to the wide open sky and charming without making an effort figure things out. all the lovely people to be so. It’s just who he is… a Kenya is another world. Before I who make our island natural. went to work there I’d visited it so special. When I go out taking pictures I “I loved to run marathons, but I frequently for vacation, but once become mesmerized messed up my knee and now I’m you live there, reality hits you… by – for instance – waiting for a second operation. Of hard! When you live there, you one thing, like a tree. I course I miss it, but there are many realize what life is about… what it can sit for hours and other things I like. I love to listen really is about. It changes your take photos and every to music, all kinds of music, except perspective and insight, because time you see some- for” he laughs, “Celine Dion! I like here, where I grew up, nobody thing different. photography - to take my camera knows - I have to say ‘fortunately’ and go around the island and take - how hard and devastating life can I am a Bonairean pictures. We’ve got a very beauti- be. Because there, in Africa, peo- and I was born here ful little island with breathtaking ple wake up in the morning with- and my island will The Governor with Delno at the presentation of '1001 Proverbio na Papiamentu' spots. I love to read, especially out a roof over their head, not always be number one. One of the most important things my work – the show must go on -- memoirs and biographies, and the knowing if they will live another I want the best for Bonaire. I want they have to learn on Bonaire is to but after that I’m gone - I run and I most beautiful book I’ve ever read day, not knowing if there will be to see it bloom and grow, but now work together, not to be screaming switch everything off! I don’t like is ‘Paula’ by Isabel Allende. She any food to eat or water to drink. with the economy and the world on the side, but to take action and long meetings; I am a believer in wrote the book about her daughter And they cannot count on family crisis, we’re feeling it too. Life has do something for this sweet little time management. People should who died with so much love and or friends, because those people become so much more expensive, place. I know the people here are also accomplish concrete things, sadness and I don’t know how she have nothing themselves. Here you but all together we should make having a hard time and I know realize their goals. I am very direct found the strength to write it. To always have somebody, a friend, a the effort to keep it under control there’s poverty on Bonaire, but it is and clear and I expect the same me she’s the best author of all relative, a neighbor who will share so that all of us will be able to en- incomparable to what I’ve seen from others. Africa has changed times. I prefer to read in English, something with you. Here they joy the fact that we’re here. I have elsewhere in the world. I think me. I have become a minimalist but I also like to read in Papia- want the coolest sneakers and eve- always been involved in the Red people should also set their priori- and my dream for the future is that mentu. I am on the board of Fun- rything with a real good ‘name’ Party, the Democrats, helping them ties and if you can’t afford some- one day everybody in this world dashon Akademia Papiamentu, and there, when they have one pair campaign, and I used to be a coun- thing… don’t buy it! Spend the shall have enough…” because I feel it’s very important of jeans and two shirts, they are selor for one of the deputies. Then money on what you need first and that we keep our Papiamentu very really, really happy! they asked me if I wanted to be- most. much alive! It’s one of the most On and off I’ve been in Kenya come a deputy. You’re doing it for Story & pho- beautiful languages I know and we for four years and I’ve traveled all your island, but it’s not an easy I think it’s important that people tos by Greta should be very, very proud of it. Of over Africa. It’s a beautiful conti- task. Your private life is exposed judge people for their actions, not Kooistra course it should stay in the schools, nent, but Bonaire is the most beau- and you try to do your very best, for anything else. I am spontane- but in addition to it, children have tiful place in the world… guaran- but still, you can’t make everybody ous, but I am also very reserved; to learn other languages too. teed! Not because I was born here. happy. what you see is what you get. All my life I’ve been a public figure in

Bonaire Reporter- September 16-30, 2011 Page 5 engue Fever is spreading worldwide, D Several Bonaire residents almost died when stricken last year. What to do? WHEN BREATHING IS IMPOSSIBLE - ASTHMA Think about this thread of three items pro- he large majority of us do not even give and allergy medications contain SODIUM vided to The Reporter . T breathing a second thought! We do not BENZOATE- A BIG NO-NO. Allergy shots have to, except when we have a bad cold or a will also increase the severity of asthma at-

lung infection. What we so carelessly take for tacks. 1. Dengue Outbreak Warning granted is exactly what governs an asthma Two professionals, medical entomologist professor Bart It is also very important to avoid excessive sufferer’s life! When every breath becomes a Knols* and retired doctor Louis Wierda say Bonaire will B6 supplementation and histidine. B6 will struggle and your life line is your inhaler – have a severe outbreak of dengue fever next rainy season increase conversion of histidine to histamine. absolutely nothing else matters! because the island’s mosquito population is already high. During an asthma attack the kidneys dump Knols and Wierda say they can offer a relatively friendly So what exactly is asthma? What happens chlorides. Magnesium chloride will help as a environmental approach to eliminate the problem, based on in the lungs during an asthma attack and how broncho dilator and in replacing the dumped their experience and expertise. They presented their proposal can we correct this problem? Yes, you read chlorides. to the Bonaire government a few months ago and await a Professor Bart Knols correctly! In most cases, adult asthma, that The following foods should be STRICTLY decision. affects mostly women, is the result of various AVOIDED at all cost! Salad dressings, may- imbalances within the body, mostly caused by Currently, Knols is on Aruba responding to an Aruba Bank sup- onnaise, all fried foods, all margarines and inoculations and the birth control pill. ported initiative to undertake an eight-phase program instituting "permanent and lasting other processed butters, all nuts and nut butters solutions" to eradicate dengue from that island. Source: AD Dutch language newspaper Asthma is an example of inappropriate nerve or spreads, all fruit and fruit juices. reactivity (the vagus nerve)– an over-sensitive, *Footnote: The following should be DRASTICALLY over reactive parasympathetic nerve system. *Bart Knols was the winner of the 2006 Ig Nobel prize for biology for showing that the DECREASED – The carbohydrate intake and Something as seemingly innocuous as a mild female malaria mosquito Anopheles gambiae is attracted equally to the smell of limburger all forms of sugar. However, an increase of allergic exposure, an emotional stress, or a cheese and to the smell of human feet. proteins (start eating eggs!) and vegetables, change in temperature can elicit an extreme REFERENCE: "On Human Odour, Malaria Mosquitoes, and Limburger Cheese," Bart. G.J. steamed or raw is necessary. It is hard chang- response. The vagus nerve fires impulses into Knols, The Lancet, vol. 348 , November 9, 1996, p. 1322. (The Ig Nobel Prizes honor ing one’s way of eating, but it is far harder the bronchial tubes, causing bronchial con- achievements that first make people laugh, and then make them think. The prizes are in- suffering through an asthma attack time and striction and increased mucous secretion. tended to celebrate the unusual, honor the imaginative — and spur people's interest in sci- time again! ence, medicine, and technology. Editor) Once an asthma attack has been triggered, Various vitamins like Vitamins A, D, E, the bronchial tree constricts and increases both Phosphorous, Calcium, Magnesium, Copper 2 Aruba’s Approach its serous and mucous secretion. This causes and Manganese are extremely helpful for Entomologist Bart Knols and former air force pilot Serge Christiaans, founders of the new increasingly labored breathing and also trig- asthma sufferers, but remember amino acids Dutch company Soper Strategies, are on the island at the expense of Aruba Bank to make a gers a respiratory inflammatory reaction caus- are just as important! Unfortunately, many feasibility study for the extermination of the Aedes aegypti, the tiger mosquito that spreads ing swelling of the tissues with excess carbon store bought multi-vitamins do not contain dengue. The rough estimated costs for the elimination plan for one year are €2 million. To dioxide accumulating in the system. amino acids. The reason for this apparently is free Aruba from dengue. They employ bio-pesticides and say that their methods against the Some of the major imbalances contributing that amino acids have a very limited shelf life, mosquitoes are “ecologically sound and permanent.” to asthma are an energy production called and cannot be included with the standard sup- And finally, this Letter to the Editor: anaerobic fermentation, not enough protein plements. It does sound rather suspiciously 3. How Will Bonaire Solve Its Dengue Problem? and fat in the diet and being frequently in dan- like a question of economics rather than Do I have what I heard on the radio right? They will start to work on the mosquitoes ger of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). health! sometime in the next six months after many, many, many meetings to determine what the Medications like PREDNISONE “works” Change is necessary for every asthma suf- problem is and how to solve it? symptomatically by virtue of its anti- ferer out there! YOU DO HAVE A CHOICE! Now, we keep digging huge holes that fill with rain water for mosquitoes to grow in, do inflammatory effect, while actually exacerbat- Next issue: Aluminum and our health . nothing to combat them - then hope they will go away. I think we have a plan. It is bril- ing the person’s underlying imbalances. A Stephanie Bennett liant. -Maggie Booi G.D. note of caution - many asthma medications

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undashon Bon F Kousa is a non- profit organization onaire has world-class founded by Bart and B athletic talent,. From 16 Jacqueline Landheer- - 21st of August, our Charlon Bremmers. Bart and Sumter competed in interna- Jacqueline are in- tional games in China He ran volved philanthropists a new personal record in the who care for projects 800 meters (2:03 min) and about children, educa- was a semifinalist at the 1500 tion and the environ- meters. Bon Bida Spa and ment. So far they have Gym sponsored Charlon and been involved in pro- gave him a Polar Heart-Rate jects like ‘Adopt a monitor, to help him train Conch’ to re-enable a even more efficiently. sustainable, healthy Press release Bon Bida’s Robert Smaal giving the monitor to Charlon. population of Queen Geraldine Dammers and Jacqueline and Bart Landheer conch in the Lac Bay area and they helped Mangazina di Rei in Rincon with the design of maps, a museum guide, banners and communication and marketing strategy. Since 2008 they developed fundraising calendars to raise money for various NGO’s in Bonaire (Jong Bonaire), The Netherlands, Statia and Saba, involving the teenagers in discovering their cultural and national heritage and helping them focus on their own future role in life. And also, they’ve set up a website for the Classical Music Board Bonaire. Bart Landheer is an industrial designer and a passionate photographer; he is also co- founder and managing director of SC Adviesgroep BV, one of the established retail- and packaging design offices in the Netherlands. ‘We think’ Bart says ‘Bon Kousa goes further than making calendars, pictures and books; we never do projects by ourselves – it’s always a project that’s founded or incorporated by another NGO. Everything we do is ‘together with…’ – a joint action – we never do anything by ourselves; we are not important. What we are really trying in all our projects is to combine Bonaire’s talent, to connect the dots… so that something great, Bonaire has never seen before, originates from it. After our last project ‘1001 Proverbio na Papiamentu’, a book that contains over a thousand proverbs in Papiamentu with literal translations in English and Dutch, was realized, we felt it would be a great disappointment if it wasn’t going to be used. So, ast week, Maduro Curiel’s Bank Bonaire outdid themselves recognizing the local together with Geraldine Dammers of Fundashon Akademia Papiamentu we came to the L press. The unsuspecting press corps were picked up at the main MCB office in idea to develop a game and TV show in which children of the highest grade of Bon- Hato and bussed north to a secret destination. The destination turned out to be Man- aire’s elementary schools will compete against each other in a game show which has gazina di Rei. There everyone was treated to a sumptuous krioyo meal prepared by ‘proverbio’ (proverbs) as a theme. We want to re-introduce the use of the proverbs and Vernon “Nonchi” Martijn and the students of the SGB Chez Nous, beginning with a most of all the fun that comes with it! Also, in the show, each and every child will get Kabrito Soup, followed by Kabrito and Galina Stoba, funchi, fried plantains, salads the opportunity to show his or her talent. And the children will get a prize as well. and more. Press representatives were there from The Bonaire Reporter, Extra, Nos The schools are super enthusiastic, Flamingo TV is going to broadcast it and we will TV, Nobo, Amigu, Boneiru Awe, Radio Energia, Mega FM and Ultimo Noticio.. talk with Mi-TV and see if they want to do the same. Thanks to MCB, the organizer of the event, Orphaline Saleh, and the MCB staff who The show will be recorded on January 14 and 15, 2012, at the sports hall at Kaya joined us. MCB began these press appreciation days in 2002. Laura DeSalvo Amsterdam. We’re looking for more talents on Bonaire, because we need people to make the decors, to make the costumes, do the make-up – everything that comes with U.S. Consulate General Announces it! And people who can not contribute with talent might want to contribute with money, New Appointment System that’s okay too! We want Bonaire to show what it’s capable of! And all of us are look- ing forward to make this an unforgettable fun event! The U.S. Consulate General in Curaçao announced an revised In Holland we’re doing similar things; we just finished a big project for an institution appointment system for American Citizen Services (ACS) and for mentally and physically handicapped people – also non-profit. But when we work a changed pickup schedule for passports which will is said to for a company or a government we send the bill! improve its service to the public. We came to Bonaire for the first time to dive, some 15 years ago. In 2000 we built our Opening Hours house here because we found out that the people of Bonaire are this island’s greatest ACS window hours are 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Monday, treasure and that’s why we got more and more involved. Every year we come here for Wednesday, and Friday. Closed on Tuesday, and Thursday six months because we still have to work in Holland, so judicially seen we might not be except for passport pickup and emergency situations. Applicants for a Non-Immigrant Visa residents, but emotionally we are! We get so much fun out of this and we think we are must pick up their passport with visa during these hours. blessed to be in a position to be able to this. My dad didn’t get older than fifty-five, so Passports that’s why we’re doing this now! And, you know, it’s double the fun when you can do Most passport applications must be made in person at the ACS office of the Consulate. it at this age!” Photo and Story by Greta Kooistra New passports are generally issued within one to two weeks and must be picked up during For more info: www.bonkousa.org regularly scheduled ACS hours. Limited validity emergency passports may be issued in special circumstances. Press release

E.M. Rijswijk, Denturist Repairs while you wait. ARE YOUR DENTURES: Loose? In Your Cracked? Pocket? Kaya J.G. Hernandez z/n (Near Botika Korona) Missing Worn? Teeth? New hours: 9 am-12 pm, Causing 2 pm—4 pm Gum Pain? Monday-Friday

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The rescued loras under Echo’s caring wing are flourishing but sadly the wild loras have had a tough time over the past weeks. The goat and don- key eaten habitat is in such poor condition that the parrots have to come to town to find food. In the urban environment loras face dangers they unpre- pared for and this was the unfortunate experience for ome of the slave huts at Oranje Pan have had a new coat of paint recently. Frans, three loras now collec- S Maggie and Eric Booi performed a volunteer Bonaire Landmark project to clean up tively know as The Three the graffiti on two of the slave huts. One large pail of paint, three energetic painters and a Amigos… few fun hours later the slave huts were renewed. Now they are eyeing the rest of them for another day. All in all a truly fulfilling project. Bravo! Press release with photos t was a sunny day on beautiful island of Bonaire when self. He had been quietly nibbling away at a I kenepa and wondering about the possibility Perry, a young yellow-shouldered Ama- For Sale – The Painting “Nukove” By Heleen Cornet zon Parrot, found himself in the mouth of a of Bonaire developing a green economy very large German Sheppard. This, he when the first stone broke his wing. Of quickly realised, was an unfortunate situa- course being a bird, Mick’s reaction was to tion and one, which in hindsight, he proba- still to fly from the tree. A jolt of pain shot through his little body as his strong chest bly should have avoided. muscles tightened moving the ends of his Just moments before Perry had almost broken bones against each other. Then he landed in a large red flowering tree, the hit the ground with a sickening thud. The kind his caring mother would bitterly com- second stone glanced off his head removing plain about. Having only recently fledged a half a skull of feathers. Luckily for Mick Perry was still getting to grips with landing. there was a abandoned car in the garden This was not the first time he had mis- where he landed and he quickly ran to hide judged a landing but the unfortunate conse- beneath it until a caring person came to help quence on this occasion was that there was him. now a dog getting to grips with him. His parents were dismayed and they flew As his life flashed before his eyes he re- and screamed. This experience confirmed membered the times his mother would start for them that enduring The Stones is tortu- her own little crusade while she brooded ous! They were grateful Mick had been able him and his sister in their nest. “After they to run for cover. chopped down all the native trees like the his large (4 ft.,9 in. by 6 ft., 1 in. (145 cm. by 185.5 cm) oil painting is one of delicious Yellow Mobin and productive It has been three weeks since the female West Indian Satinwood,” she would say lora, Biscuit, broke her leg and right now T artist Heleen Cornet’s art works that were commissioned to illustrate the New into the dark, “they planted the exotics likes she would probably sell her grandmother to Guide to the Bonaire Marine Park by Tom van’t Hof in 1997. The painting shows the flamboyant and all those palms that give be able to run again. A cloud of mystery Bonaire dive site, “Nukove,” as it was in 1996 when artist Cornet painted it, capturing nothing back to the wildlife. “Your forefa- surrounds the events that led to the breaking the reef scene in a way that is impossible to express in photographs. The painting is thers evolved over millions of years to feed of her leg. Biscuit was dizzy from the event framed by a wooden, antique rubbed frame. and although she could not remember the on those native trees and the humans just Cornet has been invited to prestigious exhibits of rainforests and the underwater caring lady’s wonderfully Dutch name she chopped them all down. They even have the world. The price of this rare painting is $4,900.00 Serious inquiries only. audacity to complain when we eat a few of recalled that the lady said she had broken her wing by flying into an electricity cable. their exotic fruits.” Phone 786-6518/6125 or Email: [email protected] Perhaps the lady was right about the cable Only a day before the matter of eating but Biscuit’s wings were just fine. exotic fruits was at the forefront of another Lora, Mick’s, mind. Unfortunately for Dear Reader, have you ever stopped to Mick there was also an incredible pain at marvel at how a parrot can climb? If you the forefront of his mind, and in his wing. haven’t then you really ought. They can, of The pain had been caused by a snotty nosed course, because they have stubby little legs brat who had hurled stones at him with dis- which gives them “low gearing.” This al- lows a parrot to pull its body weight up appointing accuracy. through the branches of a tree but it makes Being a slightly older fledgling Mick was (Continued on page 12) now finding and eating some food for him-

Page 8 Bonaire Reporter- September 16-30, 2011 "passionate saxophone" ensemble, "Vento design of publicity and tickets, Flamingo do Norte" from Portugal with saxophone Communications for superb quality printing, soloist Henk van Twillert of Holland, pianist the foundation "Bon Kousa” for CMbB web Marilyn Kredel of the United States, a tradi- site design and maintenance, Plaza Resort tional South American music ensemble " La Bonaire for providing a home for the grand Cuadra Venezolana" and classical solo pian- piano and concert venues for the events and ist Ana Katrina Alamo form Venezuela, in The Bonaire Reporter, Bonaire EXTRA and addition to outstanding Antillean musicians, Mega FM for publicity, also ROCARGO for pianist Wim Statius Muller, Livio Herman, help with transportation and financial sup- Johnny Kleinmoedig and Hans Faassen, port and Addo's Books & Toys and Fla- violinist Alissa Margulis and Erik Silfhout, mingo Bookstore for assistance with ticket and soprano soloist Linda Anthony, among sales. others. Classical Music Board Bonaire members The CMbB has also joined forces with its express special pride in the reputation that sister organizations on Aruba and Curaçao, they have developed with visiting musi- four of its concerts having been held in col- cians, who know that they will be very well laboration with these organizations. Con- received here, where they have a chance to certs were also held in partnership with perform in a small, warm and acoustically Plaza Resort Bonaire (“De 3 Baritons”) and precise hall in intimate contact with an en- with the Bonaire Heineken Jazz Festival thusiastic audience. (“Vento do Norte”). . The CMbB’s school concerts typically The recent past offers a strong basis for a reach about 175 students each. For some of promising future for classical and traditional these children the concerts are their first music on Bonaire, but as always, the costs exposure to classical music, and contrary to of bringing superior quality talent to Bonaire some popular beliefs, most of them are en- are increasing. “”Consequently,” Faassen thralled by it.. says, “it is urgent that we move quickly to As Board vice president, Hans Faassen, put strengthen our financial base. To do this we it, "With enormous help from those donors will soon be announcing our new campaign who purchased our piano and the continuing to attract more sponsors and private support support of our local sponsors, we have been in exchange for reduced-price access to able to entertain some 4000 Bonaire concert more concerts and events and greater public -goers with high quality classical and tradi- recognition of corporate sponsors.” More tional musical performances on a scale that information on this new funding sponsor- has never before been possible here.” ship drive is available on Press release Faassen lauded, in Particular, Caribbean

Homes’ Gisela van Steenbergen for artistic

ot so long ago, classical music con- tion to its use in classical concerts, the grand N certs were something of a rarity on piano has been rented for use by such visit- Bonaire. ing star performers as Monty Alexander, This was widely considered to be an indi- Cor Bakker and Arturo Sandoval. Fortu- cator of a lack in the cultural life on the is- nately, board members have been as knowl- land. Talented artists who might have visited edgeable about the maintenance of this ex- to perform did not, in major part because traordinary instrument as they were about there was no suitable grand piano available. fundraising for its acquisition. Moreover, there was no strong local group The second group created was the Classi- to organize settings, events and musicians to cal Music Board Bonaire. (CMbB) perform here on a regular and sustained This foundation brought together expertise basis -- but no longer. The Classical Music and experience in organizing events, con- Board Bonaire celebrates completion of its tracting with artists, public relations and second season’s full schedule of classical publicity, arranging finances, transportation and traditional musical offerings this sum- and accommodations and a deep apprecia- mer – 30 events (concerts, recitals, school tion for classical European, American and concerts, master classes, and demonstra- Antillean musical traditions, as well as well tions), having drawn combined audiences of as a wide acquaintance with of top-quality some 4,000 concert goers, students and musicians world wide. Current members of guests. the CMbB, in addition to the founders, are In early-2009, this understood gap in Bon- Rob van Lier, Frans Lauxen, Wil Dijkstra aire’s cultural life led a handful of local and Bob Gilmour. music lovers, Raymundo Saleh, the late Since May 2009, the CmbB has organized Maartin Maartense, Guus Gerritsen and 17 public concerts and seven school con- Hans Faassen, to create two foundations certs, featuring a variety of artists and musi- designed to organize high quality concerts cal instruments, ranging from solo piano on Bonaire and to attract outstanding musi- recitals to an all-saxophone orchestra; from cal artists to perform in them. classical chamber ensembles (piano, violin Members of the first of these boards, the and cello), performing the works or Bach, Grand Piano Foundation (Fundashon Piano Saint Saens, Schubert and Piazzola, to a Grandi, FPG), won financial support from lively quartet playing traditional South numerous companies and individuals, mak- American instruments; from a renowned trio ing possible the purchase of a magnificent of classically trained vocalists to full bands grand piano from the Netherlands. The performing traditional Antillean and Carib- FPG’s Yamaha C5 is a versatile instrument bean music. which is suitable for high caliber classical Performing artists have included, "De 3 music as well as jazz performances. In addi- Baritons" from the Netherlands, the

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Divi Divi Air THE NETHERLANDS--The anti-Islam Bonaire is going through tough eco- PVV party says the queen should be lim- nomic times for several reasons. The island Reservations ited to a purely ceremonial role and have businesses are suffering and The Reporter is 24 hours a day no active involvement in politics, according not immune, Dwindling advertising, the world economic problems, rising taxes on Call to draft legislation drawn up by party and made public last Thursday. business and the loss of purchasing power (5999 839-1515) The queen should no longer be part of the with the advent of the US dollar currency are Or (5999 563-1913) government, be involved in the formation of fundamental. We vow to keep The Reporter new cabinets or have a seat on the “Still Free.” You can help. Encourage the Council of State, the government’s highest shops and restaurants you visit to adver- advisory body, says the party. tise. They’ll get a payoff in more business. The queen would remain head of state be- Tell them to call Laura at 786-6518 or cause she represents unity, said the PVV. Marion at 717-8454 / 785-1790. G./L.D.

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umbia originated along the Carib- C bean coast of Colombia as a mix- CAN I GET A MORTGAGE ON BONAIRE? ture of Spanish, Native Columbian and Africancccc music. During the mid-20th cen- tury, Colombian bands orchestrated this he good news is Caribbean folklore and brought it to dif- T yes, you can. Be- ferent parts of Latin America, where it cause of the slowing gained particular popularity in Panama, world, European, Ameri- Mexico, Argentina, and the Andes re- Jody’s Music Quiz can and Bonaire econo- gion, where it is more popular than the mies’ interest rates are Last time there was no winner ! salsa. This week’s question: lower than a few years Cumbia is a complex, rhythmic music ago. This is certainly which included percussion, saxophones, “La Cumbia” was a big hit in good news. Since the trumpets, keyboards and vocals as well. 1991. What band was playing this world real estate bubble burst in June 2006 most It is worth pointing out that the "classic" song ? countries and bank sys- cumbia reflects a uniquely Colombian Please send your answer to: tems have gone from feel known as "sabor" (flavour) and [email protected] and be entered in “easy” money policies to "ambiente" (atmosphere). Some famous a drawing to win a CD of your own choice “hard- impossible” bands are Los Graduados, Los Corrale- in Jody’s shop at Lagoen Hill #18. money policies. This was ros and La Sonora Dinamita. The winner of this week’s contest will be announced in the next edition of The Re- understandable because the “easy” money policies were blamed for ing the application process. You will have porter. Jo Bux creating the real estate bubble. your own mortgage officer who will be Bonaire escaped the shift from easy thoroughly familiar with you and your file money to hard money because Bonaire and will know the answers to all your In their collection they have 100% origi- never had an easy money policy for for- questions. Your application will never be nal brands like: Nike, G-Star, Replay, eign borrowers. Bit banking on Bonaire sent to third or fourth parties for evaluation Lacoste, Zucchero, A Priori and Zulu. has become more competitive in the past and processing. This highly personalized At the Friday crafts market Jody’s Music service is the way mortgage loan process- few years. There are more banks and more is one of the stakeholders and always ing should be every place in the world. Jody’s Fashion & Music banks with direct and indirect connections tries to bring in the best music for young with international lenders. This has im- Once your request is approved there will Jody’s is the well-known fashion shop and old at the right moment. proved the competitive climate amongst be an interval for an appraisal. Appraisals for men and women at Lagoen Hill. the banks. on Bonaire are handled very expeditiously. Most of the time the appraisal is complete In general the process for a foreign buyer getting a mortgage on Bonaire is similar to in three to four weeks. You can have the foreigners borrowing in any country. Notary begin the title work while the ap- While the broad outlines for a foreign bor- praisal is being done. The entire time rower are similar from bank to bank they frame is just a matter of a few weeks, not are not the same. As a foreign buyer you months and months. should speak to at least two, if not three, You should anticipate having to do all potential lenders about your financial plans your banking with your lender and you and desires. may also have to name the lender as the Banks on Bonaire do not take a one-size beneficiary on a special life insurance pol- im and Judy Kewley from fits-all approach to borrowers. You may icy tied to the mortgage. Life insurance J Sand Dollar Condominium find differences in interest rates, down tied to the mortgage loan is common in Resort took a copy of The Bon- payments, loan ratios, compensating bal- most countries. On Bonaire the insurance aire Reporter with them when ances, and general terms and conditions. will be placed through the bank’s own they visited the famous Yellow- Today qualified foreign borrowers on Bon- insurance department. Our experience is stone National Park, in Wyo- aire can get a mortgage with a 25%-30% the rates are very fair. As in the rest of the ming. They had their photo taken down payment. Many American banks world casualty loss insurance for the while they were standing the , in have the same down payment for owner- lender’s benefit will be required for the front of the famous Old Faithful value of the loan. occupied American buyers. The Bonaire Geyser. standard is very favorable. Another very pleasant part of the process The interest rates in Bonaire will vary. is that you will not be “nickeled and di- WIN GREAT PRIZES! Take a med.” There are no hidden fees on Bon- Very well qualified foreign borrowers will copy of The Bonaire Reporter with aire. The bank will explain everything to be able to get a rate between 7-8%. This is you on your next trip or when you similar to foreign buyers in many coun- you in the initial process. Be proactive and ask questions. Speak to at least two and return to your home. Then take a tries. All banks will require detailed per- photo of yourself with the news- sonal financial information. Sometimes preferable three lenders. Make sure you are comfortable with the loan officer and paper in hand. THE BEST additional financial information will be PHOTOS OF THE YEAR required. None of the additional informa- the lender. Anna & Art Kleimer WILL WIN THE PRIZES. Mail photos to Bonaire Reporter, Box 407, Bonaire, tion is onerous. Bonaire banks may im- The Kleimers are Dutch Caribbean. E-mail to: [email protected]. pose a maximum age limit requirement. founding partners of Usually the terms of the loan will be short- Bonaire Island Real Hard Times… (Continued from page 8) ing this effort at: ened to comply with this requirement. If Estate, B.V. In 1993 for poor long distance running. By contrast a you are approaching senior citizen status they were “America’s http://www.razoo.com/story/Echo-And-The long legged ostrich has “high gearing” and -Yellow-Shouldered-Amazon-Parrot and want a mortgage on Bonaire you want Outstanding Realtors.” while they can run somewhat better than a Story & photo by Sam Williams to be extremely well qualified with a very Email: parrot they are not very good climbing large down payment and a rock solid bal- through branches. ance sheet. The Echo Foundation [email protected] For a parrot’s stubby little leg to break is supported by contri- The process of a mortgage is similar to something mysterious indeed must have most countries. Our experience is that butions from Jong happened. Biscuit’s little leg is now splinted Bonaire, the Store- Bonaire banks actually process loan appli- and we hope that she will not walk with too house Mangazina and cations in a very short and timely manner. much of a limp. Rent O Fun Drive Often you will have a preliminary approval in two to three days! The process is much It’s now been 10 weeks since the parrot faster than the national banks in America. rescue began. The addition of the Three Amigos and other rescued loras to the flock Another pleasant change on Bonaire is puts a further strain on the dedicated Echo you will receive very personal service dur- team. You can help these parrots by support-

Page 12 Bonaire Reporter- September 16-30, 2011 • Monthly flea market at "We Dare homes from the 17th century. Daily. Call Papiamentu, Sundays, 8:30 am. CLOSE-IN EVENTS To Care” Playground, 1st Satur- 717-4060 / 790-2018 Children’s club, Saturdays, 5 pm, in day of the month, 2– 6 pm. Rent a Bonaire Museum on Kaya J. v.d. Ree, Kralendijk Ongoing Exhibit at Kas di table for $10. Information: Marissa behind the Catholic Church in town. Open Sunday School, Sundays, 4 pm, in Arte—with different artists. Jansen (Tel: 701-1103) or Kim de weekdays from 8 am-noon, 1:30-5 pm. Rincon. Bible Study and Prayer Open Wednesday-Sunday, 9am- Raadt (Tel: 787-1475) Tel. 717-8868 meetings, Thursdays, at 8 pm, Kral- • noon, 1-6pm, on the sea Wine Tasting at Antillean Wine Washington-Slagbaai National endijk. promenade/boulevard. Company’s warehouse on Kaya Park, Museum and Visitors’ Cen- New Apostolic Church: Centro di Industria, second Saturday of the ter. Open daily 8 am-5 pm. Closed Bario Nord Saliña, Sundays, 10 am. month, 7-9 pm. Snacks and tasting of on December 25th. and January 1st. Services in Dutch. 700-0379 . Art Exhibit at Plaza Resort in six wines for $10 per person. Tel. Call 788 - 9015 or 796 - 5681 International Bible Church of Bon- September, by local artist 560-7539. aire, at SGB High School auditorium Monique Reekers. Visit • Soldachi Tours—See the real CLUBS and MEETINGS (Kaya Frater Odulfinus, off Kaya www.boniareverhuur.com Bonaire and be transported back AA meetings - every Wednesday at Korona) Sunday services in English in time. Learn about the history, cul- 7pm. Phone: 790-7001 and 796- at 9 am; Sunday evening prayer 4931 meeting at Por's home, 7 pm. Fri- Saturday, September 24– Farm- ture and nature by Bonaireans from Rincon. Call Maria Koeks for more Al-Anon meetings - every Monday days, 6 to 8 pm, Light & Life Club, ers’ Market in collaboration information—796-7870. evening at 7 pm. Call 790-7272 children 5 to 12 yrs. Tel. 717-8332. with the Health Market, "Feria Bridge Club - Wednesdays, 7:15 Catholic: San Bernardus in Kral- di Salu" at the Jeugdhis Jong Mondays pm— All levels, NAƒ2,50, call Re- endijk – Services, Sunday at 8 am Bonaire. For Market info call • Soldachi Tours of Rincon, the nata at 796-5591 to find out the eve- and 7 pm in Papiamentu, 717-8304. Tina, 700-5488 heart of Bonaire, 9 am-noon. $20- ning’s location. Our Lady of Coromoto in Antriol, Call Maria, 717-6435-best island tour Darts Club plays every other Sun- Saturday at 6 pm in English. Mass in day at City Café. Registration at 4, Papiamentu on Sunday at 9 am and 6 Sunday, October 2 –Saturday value • Meet the Captain Night at Cap- games at 5. Tel. 717-2950, 560-7539. pm. 717-4211. October 8 Bonaire International tain Don’s Habitat Bar– Get up JCI - First Wednesday of the Assembly of God (Asemblea di Sailing Regatta,. Schools closed. close and personal with Bonaire’s Month- Junior Chamber Interna- Dios): Kaya Triton (Den Cheffi). In More details and program in the dive pioneer. The Captain will auto- tional Bonaire (JCI Bonaire, formerly English, Dutch & Papiamentu on next edition of The Reporter graph your copy of his newest book known as Bonaire Jaycees) meets at Sunday at 10 am. Wednesday Prayer Reef Windows. the ABVO building, Kaminda Jato Meeting at 7:30 pm. 717-2194 Baco 36 from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. Eve- Ministerio di Kristu Hesus Services Thursdays ryone is welcome. Contact: Renata Sunday mornings at 10 am at Jong •Bonaire Chess & Draughts Domacassé 516-4252. Bonaire Youth Center in English, (checkers) players get together on Kiwanis Club meets at APNA Dutch and Papiamentu. Preaching the from 19.00 till 21.00 at the SGB- Plaza, Kaya International, every full gospel. Contact: 786-2557. school: Kaya Frater Odulfinuz z/n other Tuesday, 7 pm. Tel. 717- Prayer and Intercession Church, 5595, Jeannette Rodriguez. in English. A full Gospel Church Fridays Lions Club meets every 2nd and 4th located temporarily at Kaya Alexan- • Jong Bonaire Chess & Thursday of the month at 8 pm at drit # 20, Santa Barbara, Republiek. Draughts players get together from Kaya Sabana #1. All Lions welcome. Services are held on Sunday morn- Sunday, October 2 – Jong Bon- 17.00 till 19.00 at the SGB-school. For more information call 510-0710. ings from 10am until 11:30am. Bible aire Swim to Klein Bonaire, 7 Kids can start at age six. Tourists are Rotary lunch meetings Wednes- studies in English are on Monday am, Eden Beach welcome. Contact Serapio Pop, at days, 12:15-2 pm - Divi Flamingo nights from 7 to 8 pm. Contact: 717- 701-9660 Beach Resort in Peter Hughes meet- 3322 October 3- 6 – Four-Day Walk- ing room upstairs above the dive The Church of Jesus Christ of shop. All Rotarians welcome. Tel. Latter-day Saints: Kaya Sabana athon. 110 km walk over four FREE SLIDE/VIDEO SHOWS Sunday– Creature Feature– John 701-1100. #26, Sundays: 9 am Sacrament Ser- days during Regatta Week, By and Suzie Wall of Buddy’s Digital Toastmasters Club meets every vices (Translation to English and bicycle or foot. Ages 10 and up. photo center present a multimedia two weeks. For more information Papiamentu upon request) 10:20 Cost $25. Info 522-1235 slide presentation about Buddy’s call Crusita de Palm at 786-3827 or Sunday School, 11:15 RS/YM/YW/ House Reef - pool bar Buddy Dive, Lucia Martinez Beck, at 786-2953. PH Primary held from 10:20-12 noon Visitors welcome: Call 701- REGULAR EVENTS 6:30-7 pm, 717-5080 Monday -- Touch the Sea -- Dee CHURCH SERVICES 9522 for information. • Rooi Lamoenchi Kunuku Park Scarr, honored as a member of the Protestant Congregation of Bon- Foundation Fountain of Living Tours $21 (includes tax). 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riana” was found in “O the street in June last The 93rdof a series of Bonaire Reporter articles by J@n Brouwer, featuring some of Bon- year by the Animal Welfare aire’s interesting vehicles that are “on wheels.” On course for 100+ group. She was only about three months old and was covered in Clifford Muskus From Curaçao and His “Green Flash” Packard ticks. Today, after loving care given by the Bonaire Animal Shelter staff, she’s a beautiful, very sweet and mellow dog. Oriana would be perfect for a family as she loves to be around people. Her short black coat with chestnut markings is easy Oriana to care for. She’s been examined by the vet, been wormed, had her shots. The dog adoption fee of $75 includes all this, steriliza- tion and an identity chip. You may meet Don’t forget to check out the Shelter’s Oriana and the other pets up for adop- Pakus di Pruga, an every-Saturday ga- tion at the Shelter on the Lagoen Road, rage sale on Kaya Libertador Simon open Monday through Saturday, 9 am to Bolivar, across the street from the Bran- 1 pm and 3 to 5 pm. Tel. 717-4989. daris Café and Jong Bonaire. There’s While you’re there take a look at the Pet plenty of free parking, there’s clothes, books, household items, toys, baby Bonaire/Kralendijk – Lagoen – Rincon. group of motorcycles in a parking lot close Shop where you can find all sorts of things – every week new things. The th to the boulevard of Kralendijk. There they toys, collars, leashes and more - all at o some days before the 13 Bonaire Pakus di Pruga is staffed by volunteers Bikers MC Tour , September 1-7, were again: Clifford Muskus and his two rock bottom prices as everything has S tone "Bellevue/Galahad Green" (those were been donated by Good Samaritans. and is open 8 am to 5 pm every Satur- 2011, I followed Asko Zuidam from Dive day. Laura DeSalvo Friends Bonaire and I more or less “forced” the original color options in 1954) converti- him to stop his vehicle along the public ble.. road. We had a talk about life and death, So, as the group of cars and motorcycles cars and women. I had just returned from a was ready to leave, I took the decision to ages. He has been the secretary of the Wabi ard Motor Company (1899 trip to Europe and Asko was ready to leave join the enthusiasts. We drove through Kral- Club (which exists 45 years!) from 2005 -1958) from Detroit. the island for his first holiday in a couple of endijk, passed the airport, in the direction of until 2010; he is an active member of the Those were the days… years. He had the intention to meet some Sorobon. Finally the tour ended in Rincon commission organizing the trip for thirteen Story and photo by Jan sharks in the Pacific. where we stopped for a drink and a photo vehicles from Curaçao to Bonaire. Unfortu- Brouwer nately he had to sell his 1995 Harley- Then he pointed at a light green American session. Ol’ fellows smell of oil leather, beer and sizzling hot cast iron and aluminum. Davidson Electra Glide. Guys cannot have made convertible which passed by. So I everything… immediately stopped our conversation, This is part of the real life. And not only in quickly wished him a happy holiday while the tropics… He bought the car and started restoring it. my motorcycle already was pressed into The next day I phoned Clifford. The group The straight eight was replaced by a first gear. Then I launched my big thumper. of classic cars appeared to be in Rincon. So Oldsmobile V8 , measuring 455 cubic “Follow that car!”, and she did. It was not I rode my bike to Rincon. inches, horsepower unknown. An excellent paint job was done. A lot of parts were that difficult to follow this exotic vehicle. Clifford bought his Packard in 2002 on the The driver did not drive it that fast along chromed or found. The Packard Swan orna- island of Curaçao. The first owner was from ment is shining in the Bonairean sun, so do Kaya Korona. He turned right and drove Curaçao but later the convertible was SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS along Kaya Lagoen. Finally, after some the bumpers with their “Dagmar” overrid- shipped to Aruba where it served as a ers and the full chrome wheel covers which Save Energy & Save Money miles, he stopped and parked his pride in the “parade car” for a political party, named: garden of a house at Lagoen Hill. I intro- fit the 15 inch rims neatly. On the rims “Ruba.” Originally, way down in the middle classic P235/75/R15 white wall rubbers are •LED Bulbs duced myself and informed the driver, of the last century, Clifford’s Packard was mounted. The interior of this four to five •LED Fixtures named Clifford Muskus, about The Bonaire equipped with an in-line “straight-eight” passengers two doors convertible is all • Reporter and my never-stopping need and cylinder flathead engine, measuring 358 Solar Power urge to find interesting vehicles on the is- luxury. Hydraulic powered seats, a hydrau- •Solar Pumps cubic inches, which is 5.88 liters. The en- lic hood, a fully equipped dashboard with a land. This car appeared to be a 1954 Pack- • gine was connected to the rear wheels by an drawer like dashboard locker and a square Water & Energy Savers ard, registered: WABI-1. Clifford informed ultramatic automatic two speed transmis- me about the delegation of the Wabi Club lighter. Those days real people smoked real [email protected] sion, made by Packard, the brand with the cigars! from Curaçao, consisting of 13 classic vehi- swan in the emblem and very prominent in or call 700-9875 cles. We had a little chat and a little walk to full chrome on the hood of this car. Then Clifford turns the ignition key and some other homes where several other clas- starts the V8 engine. With idling revs the Web: So, as mentioned, Clifford bought his sics were parked. Michigan made luxury car whispers away. www.bonecosolutions.com Packard in 2002. Clifford is into classics for The next day, busy as always, I ran into a Another nice and rare example of the Pack-

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"CALL TRIPLE A FOR STAR TROUBLE!" ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) You'll have LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) You need to problems with authority figures if you pamper yourself for a change. Trips will who could turn you to stone with just one don't play by the rules. Changes will not be favorable for business as well as look. Perseus slew Medusa by cutting off be easy for the youngsters involved. You pleasure. You could be quite erratic re- her head while looking at her harmless may have difficulties with foreigners. garding your personal relationship. If reflection in his shield. Then later Perseus Recognition can be yours if you present your lover tries to curtail your freedom, it rescued Andromeda from the sea monster your ideas and stand behind your be- may lead to conflict. Your lucky day will Cetus by using the severed head of Me- liefs. Your lucky day will be Monday. be Thursday. dusa to turn the dreaded sea monster into TAURUS (Apr. 21- May 21) Real estate SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Your aving star trouble? Never fear, I'm stone. investments could be prosperous. Rela- outgoing charm and obvious talent will H sending "Triple A" your way! And Algol is said to be the "winking eye of tives may not be telling you the whole be admired. Your greatest enjoyment will each "A" is from a different constellation! Medusa" because Algol is not just any truth about a family situation. A better come through social activities and pleas- Wondering what I'm talking about? Here, other star. Algol is what we call an eclips- diet, exercise, or a change to a relaxed ure trips. Difficulties may be encountered let me tell you! ing variable, and it was the first one ever atmosphere could be ways to soothe your while traveling in foreign countries. You discovered. Algol is a star system where nerves. Your anger may be impossible to can make a difference if you take a posi- About an hour after sunset face north- two stars of different brightnesses orbit contain if you get into debates with fam- tion of leadership. Your lucky day will be each other and the light of the brighter east. High above the northeastern horizon ily members. Your lucky day will be Saturday. star is temporarily blocked by the larger, you'll see a large, square pattern of stars Thursday. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. called The Great Square of Pegasus. dimmer star. Algol dims and re-brightens like clockwork every 2.87 days and it's GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Your abil- 21) Your added discipline will help you Pegasus is a winged horse that is part of ity to come up with good solutions for complete the impossible at work. You an ancient story involving many charac- pretty easy to observe. In the middle of an problems related to work will no doubt may have difficulties with someone who ters from Greek mythology and you can eclipse Algol is three times dimmer than find all these characters in the same part normal! So, if you go outside on Monday, help you in getting a promotion. Take a lives with you. Realize that you don't of the sky. The first "A" in our "Triple A" September 19th, Algol will be near its different approach; make an offer they have to do everything yourself. Try to be is Andromeda. Andromeda is the beauti- brightest and almost three days later, Al- just can't refuse. Avoid friction with your patient with their inability to accept your ful daughter of Cassiopeia the queen and gol will be near its dimmest. mate. Try to be reasonable. Your lucky new beliefs. Your lucky day will be Cepheus the king. You can find Andro- The eclipse of Algol's brighter star day will be Thursday. Wednesday. meda next to the great square of Pegasus. (when the eclipse is at its greatest) lasts CANCER (June 22-July 22) Enlist the CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) You'll Use the fourth star in the square, a star about two hours. Due to Algol's location aid of family members and consider the find it easy to meet new people. You may named Alpheratz. Then follow the two in the sky, it's sometimes at its dimmest feelings of your mate. You can clear up find that others do not do things the way lines of stars downward, and that forms during the daytime, when we can't see it. important legalities and sign contracts you want; however, if the job gets done, the body and long legs of Andromeda. However, if you check it out next month this week. Drastic changes regarding let it pass. Secret love affairs may be en- Her arms are marked by another group of on October 3rd , at 02:11 am Sky Park your personal attitude are evident. Things ticing; however, you must be prepared faint stars which trail away from her Time, Algol will be at its dimmest. The have been moving so quickly that you for the restraints that will follow. Your body. Cassiopeia and Cepheus can both next day, October 4th, Algol will be near need to do something physical to release involvement with children will be most be seen off to the left of Andromeda. Be- its brightest, and then again the next day, cause of Cassiopeia's arrogance, Andro- on October 5th, at 11 pm Sky Park Time your tension. Your lucky day will be rewarding. Your lucky day will be Satur- meda was to be sacrificed to Cetus the Algol will again be at its dimmest. This is Wednesday. day. sea monster, a rather obscure constella- why Algol is often called the "winking LEO (July 23-Aug 22) You need to get AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) A little tion down to the right of Pegasus. eye of medusa." out and have some fun to reduce tension. rest will do wonders. Try not to over- The second "A" in our "Triple A" in- Our final "A" in our "Triple A" involves You have the ability to motivate others. spend on friends or family. Payoff all volves the final player in this cosmic a constellation that appears in the middle Beware of someone who is trying to your debts before you go out and cele- drama, Perseus the hero and the "A" is of all this mythological action. This con- make you look bad. The information that brate. Accept the inevitable. Your lucky Algol. Algol is the second brightest star in stellation is Aries the Ram. Aries can be you gain can be used in every aspect of day will be Sunday. the constellation of Perseus. You can find a toughie to find because it only has two your life. Your lucky day is Monday. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Spend time Perseus just below Andromeda's feet. bright stars. However, this month the VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Be pre- getting into physical activities with your Follow the line of stars from Alpheratz largest planet in the solar system, 88,000- pared to have relatives or close friends lover. Your boss won't be too thrilled if (her head) down through the dimmer stars mile-wide Jupiter is nearby to help you introduce you to new and exciting indi- you leave things unfinished. You must and, if you keep going, you'll run smack find him. The horns of the ram are viduals. If you're single, get out there and look into your options. Emotional rela- dab into the star Mirphak (the brightest marked by the stars Hamal (to the left) you'll meet someone new. Don't rely on tionships will be plentiful if you attend star in Perseus). Off to the right of Mir- and Sheratan (to the right). Aries might others to do your work. Try to keep any group activities. Your lucky day will be phak is the second brightest star in be faint, but he's special, because he mood swings under control; they may Thursday. Perseus, Algol. This part of Perseus repre- marks the beginning of the zodiac. So get result in alienation. Your lucky day will sents the severed head of Medusa. Me- outside this week for a stellar "Triple A." be Thursday. dusa was an infamous gorgon, a monster Dean Regas

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always running behind.” Roland: “Even when n 1996 Marc van der Valk bought Ware- Since Sep- st times are slow you have to I house from Mansur Enterprises Bonaire tember 1 I be daring enough to keep on NV. Two months later Roland and Angeli- am back at investing in the business. que Verbeek arrived from Holland and they Warehouse Luckily, Jan is optimistic immediately started managing Warehouse. full-time and now Warehouse has two gen- about Bonaire’s future and The previous manager left on the same plane eral managers, Jeroen Noels and me. Jan, the he dares to invest by build- they had come on. “It turned out that I was owner, who is a commercial business man, ing a new huge storage the fourth manager,” Roland says, “we were decided that Warehouse has become too area.” “The direct ties with completely new here and we had to start large to handle for one manager and so he Holland, the entire tax sys- right away… it was a challenge! asked me to come back and share my know- tem and import duty system At the time we had six people working for how with Jeroen who has fourteen years of has changed,” Jeroen says. us, receipts were written by hand and the supermarket experience with Albert Heijn in “And so, there are several Rotterdam. Jeroen and I found out that were container was emptied by hand as well… reasons why many products Warehouse managers Jeroen Nols and Roland Verbeek There was no internet, everything was done for 99 percent on one level, so this could be a have gone up in price. First by fax and when we went to the States to ‘dream team’! there is the exchange rate of the euro with order stock we would sit at the hotel room, Jan is taking a step back and is going to regard to the dollar, then, as oil prices have service possible. Also, all the people who going through the yellow pages to find sup- open a new business across the street from gone up worldwide, not only transport has work here get a personnel discount and we pliers! All that has changed; presently we Warehouse, ‘Leen Bakker’ and a toy shop. become very expensive (and Bonaire has to were the first commercial company on Bon- aire to start up a pension fund for our em- have 95 employees, we were the first one on Warehouse has grown tremendously and import everything) but also all products ployees; it was a tough fight with my boss at the island to introduce a scanner at the check we’re still growing. In the past Bonaire used which components come from oil. the time, because he told me ‘what will it -out point and everything else has been auto- to have more supermarkets like Food King, And… all over the world, the prices of add…’ but I won and I think when we’re mated and computerized as well. We went Tropical Flamingo and Consales and they’ve meat, sugar and grains have gone up and so good for our employees, they will be good through several renovations, we built a freez- all closed down. And then there are our new did the prices of every product which con- for us and our customers… Our employees ing house and I think I can say we’re one of plans for the nearby future…” tains meat, sugar or grain and those are prod- the largest private companies on Bonaire. are always willing to help our clients. Jan started by changing the opening hours ucts people use on a daily basis. More, and I feel you can only make a company suc- In April 2010 Marc van der Valk sold – Jeroen says – “and so we’re open Monday especially for us, on everything what comes cessful if you keep on looking at it through Warehouse to Jan Hup, a business man who through Friday till 7.00 pm, on Saturday till from Curaçao, we now have to pay an eight the eye of the client and Jeroen and I are had worked in the hotel and catering industry 5.00 pm and Sundays till 1.00 pm. The pre- percent tax. So that’s why people all around facing the future with a whole lot of trust. on Curaçao as well as in Holland. I decided sent storage space, where the containers are, the globe and on Bonaire experience they We’re also enthusiastic about Albert Heijn to work less time for Warehouse and to make will be demolished and become a parking lot have less money in their wallet.” opening on Bonaire; we realize we’ll have to my childhood dream come true. When I was and so we will have five times more parking Roland: “Within two months Jeroen and I go the extra mile and stay sharp, but we can a little boy I always wanted to have my own space as we have now. Warehouse will be are planning to introduce a complete new also learn from each other. ice cream parlor! I opened ‘Lily’s Ice Cream expanded by 1000 square meters – the super- line of high quality foodstuffs for a reason- and Coffee’ at Kaya LD Gerharts in Playa, market will stay the same - but we are going able price, affordable for everyone! We will When it comes to the point, we know what next to MCB Bank and now I am the most to build a storage space as big as the super- make sure everybody will be informed as we’re worth, but we realize people can only popular papa on the island! For one year market, to store, cool, freeze and package soon as we’re starting to sell! We have to spend their dollar once and together with our Warehouse was in the background; I’ve meats, cheeses and vegetables. Now we’re grow further! We are very content and happy team we will try our very best to make sure worked many, many hours this last year, but ‘doing’ six containers per week, but there’s with our customers and therefore we are they will do it at Warehouse! We’re going if you want to accomplish something it’s the never enough space in the supermarket or the always trying to give our clients the best for it! “ Photo and story by Greta Kooistra only way. Page 16 Bonaire Reporter- September 16-30, 2011